Upstream Targeting Analyst
Did you know the length of Severn Trent’s & Hafren Dyfrdwy’s water main pipes would wrap around the world just over once? Well, now you do.
It’s a big network, and a big responsibility. Every day 8 million rely on us to bring them clean water at the turn of a tap and take away their waste in one flush.
From planning, to digging, to inspecting we welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.
We have a brilliant opportunity to join our Water network Operations and Leakage department as an Upstream Targeting Analyst in our South region covering Birmingham and Worcester & Gloucester. The current role is based out of Sugarbrook however Edgbaston may also be a possible base.
While in this role, you will play a key role in proactively improving the leakage reporting methodology and targeting capability across the STW upstream network of trunk mains and service reservoirs. This will be achieved through complex data analysis along with stakeholder engagement in order to resolve network anomalies.
You’ll have advanced technical knowledge of water distribution systems which will facilitate mass balance calculations enabling more informed and effective leakage targeting. Collaborating with the wider business to resolve issues, improve the quality and quantity of our data monitoring points and advance our understanding of the upstream distribution system.
Sound like you? Please read on.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
Your key accountabilities in helping us will be:
- Ability to identify, develop and drive both operational and capital solutions to improve the operation and consistency of Upstream Tiles.
- Identify investment required to improve the operation and consistency of Upstream Tiles.
- Perform in depth analysis to investigate the weekly tile discrepancies using a range of analytical techniques.
- Interpreting data trends, discounting anomalies and identifying real losses, and being accountable for monitoring, maintaining and interpreting the trunk main acoustic logger fleet and targeting the response.
- Collaborating with and influencing the wider business and consultants in order to develop our understanding of the upstream network.
- Provide technical reports and analysis using appropriate tools such as Netbase and hydraulic models.
- Interpret complex and varied data to establish an in depth understanding of the STW upstream network and identify operational, network or system issues and manage them through to resolution.
- Identify and prioritise areas to undertake effective proactive leakage detection activities. Provide field teams with network information that will provide operational insight.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:
- Salary: £39,104 to £44,000.
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
WHATS NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
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